McDonald is a borough in Allegheny and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. In the past, factories of bottles, oil-well drilling tools, flour-mill products, etc., existed here. Oil and coal were and still are procured in the area. The population was 2,282 at the 2020 census. Of this, 1,644 were in Washington County, and 638 were in Allegheny County.

McDonald’s government includes an elected mayor, an elected seven-member borough council and an appointed borough manager/secretary-treasurer. The borough’s tax collector is also elected. The mayor, council members and tax collector are all elected to four-year terms. All of the council seats are at-large.

The borough is served by the Fort Cherry School District.

EVENTS

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Monday, June 2nd- Borough Council Meeting

McDonald Borough Council June meeting.  All meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7pm at the McDonald Borough Building. An agenda will be posted on the agenda page of this website when available and at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

This is the invite for the 2025 McDonald Borough Monthly Meetings if you opt to participate virtually.  When it comes time to join the meeting, please use the link below that says “Click here to join the meeting” on your smartphone or PC.
IF USING SMARTPHONE OR TABLET:

                The Teams app will launch and allow you to join as a guest
IF USING A PC:

                When the browser window presents with three (3) options, select the option to Continue in Browser… and provide your name as a guest

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING

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Saturday, June 7th – 10th Annual McDonald Area Yard Sales

Everyone in McDonald is welcome to have a garage or yard sale, the more then better. McDonald Area Community Wide Yard Sales averages over 50+ yard sales each year, and last year we had an additional 20+ vendors at the park. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday June 7th. This will be our 10th year holding this event. A map will be available of the registered sales. Not only can residents have a yard sale at their home, but we also have a space for out-of-towners to come and sale at Heritage Park (this was a big turn out last year). Vendors and Crafters welcome! Call (412) 398-4258 to register for a yard sale or a space at the park. There is a pancake breakfast at the McDonald Trail Station from 8am to 12pm happening in town that day.  Also, a Car Show and Food Trucks at Heritage Park.  Click here for FLYER

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Saturday, June 7th – Annual National Trail Day Pancake Breakfast

June 7th, 8am to Noon.  McDonald Trail Station. Click here for FLYER

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Saturday, June 7th – Crusin’ Classics Car Show

June 7th, 10am to 4pm.  Heritage Park. Click here for FLYER

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Saturday, June 7th – Summer Kick Off Party

June 7th, 11am to 4pm at Heritage Park. Sponsored by Heritage Public Library.  Food Trucks, Crafts, Vendors. Free giveaways, Kids games, basket raffles, DJ, car cruise. Please call (724) 926-8400 for questions. Click here for FLYER

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June 10th to August 7th – McDonald Borough Summer Tennis Program

Deadline for registration is June 1st.  Forms are available at McDonald Pharmacy, Chinese Dragon Restaurant, McDonald Borough Office, or Heritage Public Library. Please call (412) 641-9461 for additional information.  Click here for FLYER

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Saturday, June 28th to mid-September – Annual Farmers Market 

9am – noon.  McDonald Trail Station.  Opens for the season June 28th.  Every Saturday thru mid- September.

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Saturday, July 26th to August 2nd- McDonald VFD’s McSummerfest

McDonald McSummerfest.  Save the date! More info will follow.

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NEWS

Announcement: Beginning in February 2025, the bridge that spans Robb Run at the intersection of Barr Street and Arabella Street will be closed indefinitely due to structural issues and potential safety concerns.
New traffic patterns will be implemented on Barr Street, from Center Avenue to S. McDonald Street, restricting it to local traffic only. Please refrain from using private parking lots to bypass this bridge closure. Barr Street will be adjusted for two-way travel between Center Avenue and S. McDonald Street to ensure residents have access to their homes and emergency vehicles can navigate properly. Parking will remain on one side only along this portion of Barr Street.
 
 
 
McDonald Trash Collection  – Effective July 1st, 2022 McDonald trash collection will be serviced by County Hauling.  Regular trash collection will be every Wednesday and recycling pickup is every other week.  If you need to contact County Hauling, phone number (724) 929-7694 or email info@countyhauling.com

Keep updated on McDonald Boro news on Facebook; “McDonaldPennsylvania”.

MS4 Compliance Documentation – OUR PETS & STORMWATER POLLUTION Help prevent pet-waste pollution. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

MS4 Compliance Documentation – CAR WASHING POLLUTION PREVENTION Protecting fish and other aquatic life from harmful pollutants. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

MS4 Compliance Documentation – FALL FOLIAGE FOULS STORMWATER RUNOFF Reap the benefits of proper leaf disposal. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

The Washington County Transportation Authority (Freedom Transit) provides bus service between McDonald and Washington with stops along the route. Bus stops are at Havloch Commons (Coal Street),  Giant Eagle (Station Street), and Heritage Library (4th Street). Other stops along the way include the Senior Center in Cecil, Senior Center in Canonsburg, Shop n’ Save in Canonsburg, Pike Inn in Houston, The Meadows and shopping areas in Washington. The service operates Monday thru Friday 6:45a.m. – 7:30p.m. with trips every 90 minutes. For more information please visit www.freedom-transit.org.

Parking in the Borough on Saturdays and Sundays is free at all meters.